how to pronounce taster

/ˈtɛɪstɚ/

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taster is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of taster in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… to taste sensitivity the taster 38 gene …”

meanings of taster

noun:

A kind of zooid situated on the polyp-stem of certain Siphonophorae, resembling the feeding zooids, but destitute of mouths.
A person who is, by genetic makeup, able to taste phenylthiocarbamide.
An object in which, or by which, food or drink is tasted, for example a dram cup.
Someone who tastes something, especially food, wine etc., for quality.
A sample of something bigger or grander intended for future use.